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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158, 237 and 49.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158, 237 and 49.79 is: 74.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158 : 237 = 49.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158/237 = 49.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158x = 237 × 49.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158x = 11,800.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,800.82/158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.69

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